Sociology

Explore the dynamic world of Sociology, studying human behavior and the social forces that shape our lives. Our program provides a comprehensive understanding of how race, ethnicity, gender, age, and social class influence life opportunities and societal change.

Top Benefits

Gain Insight into Social Issues: A Sociology degree helps you understand the complexities of societal issues like race, gender, inequality, and social justice, preparing you to address the challenges that impact communities.
Develop Critical Thinking Skills: Sociology students sharpen their analytical and critical thinking abilities, enabling them to evaluate social trends, patterns, and behaviors with a deep, evidence-based perspective.
Prepare for Diverse Careers: With a Sociology degree, you’ll be equipped for various career paths in social services, education, public policy, criminal justice, human resources, and more.
Enhance Communication and Research Abilities: Through writing and research projects, you’ll strengthen your communication and research skills—essential in any career that requires effective problem-solving and clear, persuasive communication.

Skills Gained

Understanding Social Structures and Inequality: Develop the ability to analyze how social institutions, like education, law, and family, impact individual lives and shape social inequalities based on race, class, gender, and more.
Research and Data Interpretation: Learn sociological research methods, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, to gather, interpret, and present data on societal trends, behaviors, and problems.
Critical Thinking and Social Analysis: Enhance your ability to critically evaluate social issues, such as poverty, discrimination, and crime, using sociological theories and perspectives to propose solutions.
Cultural Competence and Diversity Awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural dynamics within society, fostering the ability to work effectively with diverse populations and promote inclusive environments.
Effective Communication and Advocacy: Build strong written and oral communication skills, enabling you to articulate sociological concepts clearly and advocate for social change and justice in various professional contexts.

Degrees

Sociology, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)

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Classes

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When Classes are Offered

SOC 001 - Introduction to Sociology

SOC 002 - Social Problems

SOC 016 - Introduction to Statistics in Social And Behavioral Sciences

SOC 021 - Introduction to Race and Ethnicity

SOC 040 - Introduction to Marriage and Family

SOC045 - Human Sexuality

SOC 050 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

SOC 058 - Introduction to Corrections

SOC 001 - Introduction to Sociology

SOC 002 - Social Problems

SOC 016 - Introduction to Statistics in Social And Behavioral Sciences

SOC 021 - Introduction to Race and Ethnicity

SOC 040 - Introduction to Marriage and Family

SOC 050 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

SOC 054 - Concepts of Criminal Law

SOC 060 - Community and Justice System

SOC 001 - Introduction to Sociology

SOC 002 - Social Problems

SOC 040 - Introduction to Marriage and Family

The schedules reflect the planned offerings by the department. Note that occasionally, courses may not be scheduled or may be cancelled due to extenuating circumstances. If this occurs, you may reach out to the department for further information.